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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I stayed home for the first 8 years with my kids and then returined to a six figure flexible law job.  I could afford to stay at home indefinitely but have no desire to retire in my forties. Everyone has their own best course,[/quote]

I agree there's a different answer for everyone.  However, all my friends who re-entered the workforce after a 5+ year hiatus, came back at half to 2/3 their previous salary.  I'm surprised you re-entered law easily after 8 years.  Is it a certain niche?  or did you keep up your credentials or do some consulting projects in those 8 years off? 
I think all moms would like to know the path to meaningful career re-entry.[/quote]

I did nothing during the time I was off that was job related.  I had 10 years experience,   non equity partner status when I left, and the type of credentials in terms of schools and firms that impress employers that care about such things.   I also had excellent references. I think the degree of difficulty getting back in is hugely overestimated,    of course, only a small percentage of people can afford to take the time off, that is the big limiting factor, not reentry.[/quote]

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